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title: "Seaver & Sons Custom Builders"
description: "A barn with solar panels and a double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashfield, MA: that is the job a 2017 Houzz reviewer said design/builder Chris Seaver, Sea"
doc_version: "2026-10-11"
last_updated: "2026-10-11"
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# Seaver & Sons Custom Builders

**Trade:** General Contractor / Remodeling · **Address:** 48 S Heath Rd, Charlemont, MA 01339 · **Phone:** (413) 339-8739 · **Website:** https://seaverandsons.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (low confidence) — from 6 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

A barn with solar panels and a double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashfield, MA: that is the job a 2017 Houzz reviewer said design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built for them in 2013-2014. That reviewer wrote that Chris took their SketchUp computer model and did the final design without an architect, which made changes along the way easier.

Chris Seaver manages the company in Charlemont, according to finehomebuilding.com, and residentialdesignmagazine.com has credited him as builder.

A 2016 reviewer wrote that Chris and his crew built a house for them in 2002–2003, that he designed the house as well, and that the work stayed within their budget and met all deadlines. A 2016 customer said they let Chris design their first custom build with his architect and refined it only slightly. A 2017 customer who did a major renovation said Chris would always return if there were any issues. In a 2018 review, a customer said they collaborated with Chris on the design, made a lot of changes and decisions along the way, and that he was always patient.

**Strengths:**
- A passive-solar home — a 2017 customer said the company built one in Ashfield
- Design without an architect — a 2017 reviewer said Chris did the final design
- Budget and deadlines — a 2016 customer said their house build met all deadlines

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A 2017 reviewer said Seaver & Sons built their barn with solar panels and their double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashfield, MA in 2013-2014 _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ In 2013-2014 design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built our barn with solar panels and our double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashf…”
- A 2017 reviewer said Chris Seaver did the final design from their SketchUp model without an architect _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ In 2013-2014 design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built our barn with solar panels and our double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashf…”
- A 2016 reviewer said Chris designed and built their house in 2002–2003 within budget and met all deadlines _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ Chris and his crew built a house for us in 2002–2003. He designed the house as well, working closely with us to give us everything we wan…”
- A 2016 customer said Chris designed their first custom build with his architect _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ Seaver & Sons combines the highest quality craftsmanship with a strong ability to communicate and articulate. This combination made our f…”
- Chris Seaver manages Seaver & Sons Custom Builders in Charlemont _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Local News](https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2020/04/08/two-structures-two-treatments) — “finehomebuilding.com — Chris Seaver manages Seaver & Sons Custom Builders in Charlemont, Mass.”
- Houzz reviews from 2016 to 2018, rated 5.0 from 6 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ We had an excellent experience working with Chris and highly recommend Seaver & Sons. Chris takes the time to communicate and is careful …”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ Chris and his crew built a house for us in 2002–2003. He designed the house as well, working closely with us to give us everything we wan…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “Houzz: 5.0★ from 6 ratings”
- Specializes in General Contractor / Remodeling _(confidence: high)_
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ In 2013-2014 design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built our barn with solar panels and our double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashf…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ I did a major renovation and Chris did an excellent job. The house is truly a work of art. Chris is a pleasure to work with and will alwa…”
  - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402) — “5★ Chris and his crew built a house for us in 2002–2003. He designed the house as well, working closely with us to give us everything we wan…”

## License

Status: **not_found** — verified against the official MA state registry, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Seaver%20%26%20Sons%20Custom%20Builders&query_place_id=ChIJJVHy5n_a4IkRZFxOPGK25j0): 5.0★ from 1 ratings
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/design-build-firms/seaver-and-sons-custom-builders-pfvwus-pf~2049276402): 5.0★ from 6 ratings
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/charlemont/profile/building-contractors/seaver-sons-custom-builders-0261-298574): Listed on this source
- [Local News](https://residentialdesignmagazine.com/case-study-the-guesthouse-by-nicole-migeon-architect/): Listed on this source

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “the Townsend brothers hired Seaver’s Charlemont company, Seaver & Sons Custom Builders, to build a new wall for a breakroom and office.” — recorder.com — https://recorder.com/2025/08/21/altai-alternative-care-sunderland/
- “Chris Seaver manages Seaver & Sons Custom Builders in Charlemont, Mass.” — finehomebuilding.com — https://www.finehomebuilding.com/2020/04/08/two-structures-two-treatments
- “Builder: Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons Custom Builders, Charlemont, Massachusetts” — residentialdesignmagazine.com — https://residentialdesignmagazine.com/case-study-the-guesthouse-by-nicole-migeon-architect/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Houzz · Amy Krane · 2018-12-19**: We had an excellent experience working with Chris and highly recommend Seaver & Sons. Chris takes the time to communicate and is careful to make sure that things are clear. We collaborated on the design and made a lot of changes and decisions along the way and he was always patient and considerate. …
- **5/5 · Houzz · Linda Farmer · 2017-09-13**: In 2013-2014 design/builder Chris Seaver, Seaver & Sons, built our barn with solar panels and our double-wall, passive-solar home in Ashfield, MA. Chris, with his friendly manner, quality workmanship, meticulous attention to detail, and ability to take hiccups in stride, along with the superior subs…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Sebastian Quinn Building Workshop · 2017-01-04**: Seaver and Sons is responsible and methodical. They take pride in their work, are highly organized, and capable craftspeople in the traditional high-end residential sphere.
- **5/5 · Houzz · Amy Wolf · 2017-01-01**: I did a major renovation and Chris did an excellent job. The house is truly a work of art. Chris is a pleasure to work with and will always return if there are any issues.
- **5/5 · Houzz · John Knight · 2016-12-31**: Seaver & Sons combines the highest quality craftsmanship with a strong ability to communicate and articulate. This combination made our first custom build an engaging and confident experience. We had a sense of what we wanted, we let Chris design it with his architect, and we refined it only slightl…
- **5/5 · Houzz · Kit Nylen · 2016-12-30**: Chris and his crew built a house for us in 2002–2003. He designed the house as well, working closely with us to give us everything we wanted within our budget and meeting all deadlines. He's a delightful guy to work with. He and his crew were friendly, cheerful (that really does make a difference) p…

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